SeasonMapPositano (Amalfi Coast) weather in December
Italy
December in Positano: cool, rainy — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Positano · #1046 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Positano in December
Other months in Positano
Positano's forum calls July hot, around 84°F on average, warm rather than scorching but genuinely more intense with the coast's humidity added in. Regulars flag mosquitoes as worth planning around if the room doesn't have proper air conditioning, and note July is the Amalfi Coast's most crowded month, though there's still room to escape the crowds if you look.
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Positano climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 144 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Positano in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Positano's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherPositano's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Positano in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Town closes for winter
5 Nov – 20 MarFrom early November most hotels, restaurants and the boutiques on Via dei Mulini shut until Easter, and the ferries stop entirely. The SITA bus down the coast road is the only way in. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Positano — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Positano?
Positano in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Positano?
- December in Positano: cool, rainy — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Positano on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Positano in December?
- In December, Positano averages a daily high of 14.7°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 144.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Positano in December?
- Positano has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Sorrento's Christmas lights and markets on 25 Nov – 6 Jan, and Naples' Crib season, San Gregorio Armeno on 1 Nov – 6 Jan.